How To Fix WG157 - 'Not Relevant' indicator set for &1 change pointers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 157

• Message text: 'Not Relevant' indicator set for &1 change pointers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG157 - 'Not Relevant' indicator set for &1 change pointers ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WG157:
  
  SAP Error Message WG157:
  Text:
  
  'Not Relevant' indicator set for &1 change pointers
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message occurs when you try to process or use change pointers for a particular object or message type, but the system finds that the "Not Relevant" indicator has been set for those change pointers.
  
  Change pointers are used in SAP to track changes in master data or transactional data for ALE/IDoc processing.
  The "Not Relevant" indicator means that the system has marked these change pointers as irrelevant for outbound processing.
  This can happen if the change pointers were manually or automatically flagged as not to be processed, or if the configuration/settings for change pointers have been changed.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Change pointers have been flagged as "Not Relevant" either manually or by a program.
  The message type or object is not configured for change pointer processing in the system.
  The change pointers are already processed or deleted, but the system still tries to process them.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in transaction BD50 (Change Pointer Activation) or BD61 (Change Pointer Processing).
  The change pointers are obsolete or outdated.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the status of change pointers:
  
  Use transaction BDCP2 to display change pointers.
  Verify if the "Not Relevant" indicator is set for the change pointers in question.
  
  
  
  Reactivate change pointers if necessary:
  
  If the change pointers are incorrectly flagged as "Not Relevant," you may need to reset or delete them and regenerate new change pointers.
  Sometimes, deleting the old change pointers and triggering the change again in the application can help.
  
  
  
  Verify configuration:
  
  Check if the change pointer activation is correctly set up for the relevant message type/object in BD50.
  Ensure that the message type is active and relevant for change pointer processing.
  
  
  
  Check ALE/IDoc processing:
  
  Make sure that the outbound processing for the message type is correctly configured.
  Use BD87 to reprocess change pointers and monitor if the error persists.
  
  
  
  If change pointers are obsolete:
  
  You may need to clean up old change pointers using standard SAP programs or manually delete them.
  
  
  
  
  Related Transactions and Tools:
  
  BD50 – Activate Change Pointers for Object
  BD61 – Process Change Pointers
  BDCP2 – Display Change Pointers
  BD87 – Reprocess IDocs / Change Pointers
  SM58 – Check for any related update errors
  WE02 / WE05 – IDoc monitoring
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  Change pointers are crucial for ALE and EDI scenarios to ensure that only relevant changes are sent out.
  The "Not Relevant" indicator is a safeguard to prevent unnecessary or duplicate outbound processing.
  Always ensure that your change pointer configuration aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.